Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2015 / January 2016 | Page 10

OUT & ABOUT love 10 reasons to December, January & February Sandman Snowman V isit Small Hope Beach, Shanklin on Sunday February 21 at 2.00 - 4.00pm, to build either a snowman or sandman, whatever the weather! Suitable for adults and children, all you need to bring is a spade and your imagination. Hot chocolate, carrots and coal will all be supplied! There is a suggested donation of £2 per person to Gift To Nature. For more details on this event call 01983 201565. Sandown Christmas Eve Fun day G et into the Christmas spirit on the 24th December in Sandown, where there will be street entertainers, market stalls, live music, Santa’s grotto and a grand prize draw. It all takes place between 10.30am - 3.30pm Ska’d for life party Boxing Day dip at Gurnard S ome brave fundraisers will again be jumping into the cold sea at Gurnard Green to raise money for the good causes of Bloodwise Beating Blood Cancer and the Wessex 10 www.visitilife.com Cancer Trust. You can donate on Boxing Day at the event, or online at www.justgiving.com/teams/ boxingdaydip and help change the world. T aking place at Ryde Pavilion, this New Years Eve party features live music, DJ Tara with some top tunes and of course the big midnight countdown. Live music will be provided by Ska’d for Life, a nine piece group, that come from separate gigging bands that join together to share their love of Ska music. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets are £10 and can be bought from Ryde Superbowl, Bagel Wrap, Ryde and Visual Impact, Newport.